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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,095.26, 328,576.88 and 130,672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,095.26, 328,576.88 and 130,672.16 is: 180,330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,095.26 : 328,576.88 = 130,672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,095.26/328,576.88 = 130,672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,095.26x = 328,576.88 × 130,672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,095.26x = 42,935,850,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,935,850,635.66/238,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,330.56

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